Stephen Fry hosts this programme on the joys of the English language - as heard on BBC Radio 4. Featuring sick parrots and the cliché crisis that affected the writing of Flaubert, Joyce and Eliot, and helped shape modern language and culture.
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"Clever, very observational, and a breeze to read. Can't wait to pick up the rest of this series. I'm just ashamed that it's taken me this long to get started with Adams. :) " — Rachel (5 out of 5 stars)
"Clever, very observational, and a breeze to read. Can't wait to pick up the rest of this series. I'm just ashamed that it's taken me this long to get started with Adams. :) "
" The only book that I have ever read that made me laugh out loud. A book you can read and re-read and always enjoy. "
" I finally got around to reading a Douglas Adams book. I enjoyed it a lot. It can be summed up in three words: Life is absurd. "
" I still plan to read the whole series; while I found the book witty at times, I didn't connect with it very well. Perhaps it's just too comedy-based? "
" A must read for science geeks. Though the sequels get increasingly less worth the time. The number of references that have entered common geek culture is astounding. "
" Funniest book I have ever read. "
" Douglas Adams was a genius! This book is funny, outrageous, and such a good read! If you haven't read this, you're missing out! "
" I read this after Phill recommended it. It was a quick read, but not my favorite style. "
" Perhaps the funniest book I've ever read. Certainly, my favorite science fiction comedy; granted, that's a small genre. "
Stephen Fry is a celebrated actor, novelist, journalist, presenter, intellectual, wit, and winner of several award for narration. He has produced four novels and two volumes of autobiography and has written for radio shows and television. His television credits include Jeeves and Wooster and Blackadder, and he hosted the BBC TV series QI.
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